A third of Greenlanders have the common gene linked to heart disease
A Gene's Big Role in Greenlanders' Heart Health
Almost one-third of people in Greenland carry a special gene that puts them at a higher risk...
Groundbreaking study shows early cognitive impact of high blood pressure
A new study led by the Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) at the University of New South Wales Sydney has found that genetic...
Many older Americans have to take a long trip to find a neurologist, study...
The Challenge: Traveling Far for Specialized Care
A study led by Michigan Medicine reveals that older Americans, particularly those living in rural areas, often have...
How evasive and transmissible is the newest omicron offshoot, BA.2.86, that causes COVID-19? 4...
The latest variant, or sublineage, of SARS-CoV-2 to emerge on the scene, BA.2.86, has public health experts on alert as COVID-19 hospitalizations begin to...
Groundbreaking blood test for chronic fatigue syndrome achieves 91% accuracy
A medical breakthrough has been announced in the diagnosis of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), a condition often characterized by extreme fatigue.
An international research...
Climate change and your heart: what you need to know
We all know that climate change affects the environment. What's becoming increasingly clear is that it's also a major health issue—specifically for heart health.
Experts...
Scientists find new way to detect brain blood circulation problems
Researchers from Boston University have made significant strides in the field of brain imaging with the introduction of Bessel beam two-photon microscopy, as published...
Scientists find a better way for postpartum birth control
When it comes to birth control after pregnancy, people usually think of condoms or birth control pills.
However, a new study from UC Davis Health...
7 things to know about dental care during your pregnancy
What do your teeth and gums have to do with pregnancy?
Plenty, says Stephanie Young, M.D., an obstetrician gynecologist at the University of Michigan Health Von Voigtlander...
Women on blood pressure meds face higher heart risks
High blood pressure can be a ticking time bomb for heart issues.
Beta-blockers are often the go-to medication to keep it in check. But scientists...